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misshapen

[ mis-shey-puhn, mish- ]

adjective

  1. badly shaped; deformed.


misshapen

/ ˌɪˈʃɪə /

adjective

  1. badly shaped; deformed
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈ󲹱Ա, adverb
  • ˌˈ󲹱ԲԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·󲹱IJ· adverb
  • ·󲹱IJ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of misshapen1

1350–1400; Middle English: past participle of misshape; -en 3
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While the blobfish is known for its misshapen silhouette, in its natural deep-sea habitat it actually resembles a regular fish, with its shape kept together by the high water pressure.

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Sickle cell disease can be life-threatening and cause recurring intense pain, when blood vessels become blocked by misshapen red cells.

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What has followed is a generation of pitchers with better stuff across the board, but also more red flags for potential long-term injuries — from worn-down elbow ligaments to misshapen bones in their shoulder.

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So-called "ugly" produce — misshapen food that never makes it to the grocery store because of its looks — falls into this category.

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These misshapen proteins can disrupt mitochondria’s ability to produce the energy cells need.

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